#12 UCF Knights (13-0)

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) Shaquem Griffin won a race to the top of a backyard tree as a young boy, and he hasn't stopped climbing since.

Now, the one-handed UCF linebacker is tackling the loftiest target yet: The NFL.

Griffin is auditioning for scouts, coaches and team executives all week leading up to Saturday's Senior Bowl game. In an all-too familiar scenario, he entered the week aiming to turn their focus from the absence of his left hand to his abilities as a football player.